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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 543.09, 814.54 and 177.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 543.09, 814.54 and 177.87 is: 266.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    543.09 : 814.54 = 177.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    543.09/814.54 = 177.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    543.09x = 814.54 × 177.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    543.09x = 144,882.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,882.23/543.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.77

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